'"This is going to be a tough test for us for sure," captain Jack Eichel said after practice in the Knights' castle here Monday. "We know they're coming off a road trip where they played a lot of good hockey and didn't get as many points as they wanted. Now they're back in this building, where they really like it and play well. They start fast here. It's an awesome atmosphere … [Read more...] about Sweep of Vegas would be another sign of Sabres’ improving fortunes
Archives for October 16, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Dahlin stoked for his first NHL rematch
'"My brother watched the game but my mom was asleep," Dahlin said of his 20-year-old sibling, Felix. "And I think my dad woke up when I scored because my brother cheered pretty loud."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin stoked for his first NHL rematch
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Game Day: Golden Knights host Sabres to open 5-game homestand (Las Vegas Review Journal) Long road trip behind them, Golden Knights host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Golden Knights preview (NHL.com) Morning Skate Report: October 16, 2018 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
NHL: Eichel, Sabres appear to be done battling for the cellar
'The defense for the Sabres used to be described as inept, at best. Now with talented first-overall pick Rasmus Dahlin in the fold, the incumbent defensemen for the Sabres can play more freely. This is most true with Rasmus Ristolainen, who was relied upon to be the anchor of the Sabres’ defense while also providing all the offense from the blue line. It was simply too much to … [Read more...] about NHL: Eichel, Sabres appear to be done battling for the cellar
'Let's flow': Breaking down Ullmark's first career shutout
'"The biggest thing we work on is footwork, so you feel like you're confident on your edges," Allen said. "That's the biggest thing for a goaltender. Your base is your feet. If you feel like you're confident and your sharp on your edges, then your natural instincts take over.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s flow’: Breaking down Ullmark’s first career shutout
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson named AHL Player of the Week (WGR-AM) Amerks forward Victor Olofsson named player of the week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage